Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Business Law Innovation Clinic, College of Law (37633)
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Working Position Title | Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Business Law Innovation Clinic, College of Law (37633) |
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Classification Title | Clinical Assistant Professor |
Position Number | 00037633 |
Posting Date | 05/07/2024 |
Closing Date | |
Priority Review Date | 10/01/2024 |
Business Unit Description | Faculty |
Full-Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
FTE | 1.00 |
Position Status | Regular |
FLSA | Exempt |
Job Code | 2220 |
Union Representation | Non-Union |
Union Code | N/A |
Unit/Department | College of Law |
College/Unit | College of Law Dean |
Division | Academic Division |
Location | SP 270 |
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page | https://www.niu.edu/law/index.shtml |
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview |
Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Law invites applications for an opening for an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law who will serve as Director of our Business Law Innovation Clinic. The incumbent will collaborate with the University’s College of Business. https://www.niu.edu/law/academics/experiential-learning/clinical/business-law-innovation-clinic.shtml NIU Law is a public law school. It resides at the heart of a diverse and active university campus of over 17,000 students in DeKalb, Illinois, located on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area. NIU College of Law invites applications for an opening for an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, who will direct and supervise our Business Law Innovation Clinic, which opened in Fall of 2022. The position is a joint hire with the University’s College of Business. The preferred application date is October 1, 2024, with an expectation that the successful applicant would begin teaching in Spring 2025 The Business Law Innovation Clinic provides legal assistance to not-for-profit organizations, entrepreneurs and small business owners from underrepresented communities in Dekalb and surrounding communities in Illinois. The Clinic advises students from the NIU College of Business on business formation matters and represents clients with transactional business law issues. |
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Position Summary | The Clinical Assistant Professor and Director will teach a law clinic seminar course each semester, will supervise clinic students, and will also work in partnership with the College of Business to develop and deliver programming that meets the demand of the marketplace. |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
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Minimum Required Qualifications |
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Additional Requirements | N/A |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Physical Demands Summary | N/A |
Appointment and Compensation Details
Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date | 10/1/2024 |
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Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
Percent of Staff Year | 1.00 |
Standard Hours Per Week | 37.50 |
Salary | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. NIU offers a robust Benefits Package. |
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range | See above |
Earn Type | Salary |
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Application Procedure | For full consideration, prospective applications should visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77688 to apply and upload the following materials by October 1, 2024: Required Documents
Applications submitted after October 1, 2024 are welcomed but will be considered as needed. Please direct questions to the search committee chair, Heidi Frostestad at hkuehl@niu.edu; or to Tita Kaus, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, at 815-753-1068 or tkaus@niu.edu. |
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Special Instructions | |
Quick Link to Applicant | https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77688 |
Is Background Check Required | Yes |
EEO Statement Summary | In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator Health Services Building Room 230 TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu 815-753-5560 |
Visa Policy | In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. |
ADA Accommodation |
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu. |
Safety Information |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
- List of at least 3 Professional References
- Diversity Statement
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